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The Effects Of Cervical Mobilization

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Ischemic Stroke
Chronic Stroke
Stroke
Interventions
Other: manual therapy for cervikal region
Other: osteopathic suboccipital myofascial release technique
Registration Number
NCT05830175
Lead Sponsor
Pamukkale University
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of cervical mobilization on balance and gait parameters in stroke individuals.

Twenty-four stroke individuals aged 30-65 years, with a mini mental test score of 24 and above, and with a maximum score of 3 according to the modified rankin scale, were included in this study. Individuals were randomly divided into 2 groups as study (Bobath approach and cervical mobilization n=12) and control group (Bobath approach n=12).

Demographic data, gait parameters, balance parameters and craniovertebral angle values of individuals were evaluated with clinical data evaluation form, Spatio-Temporal Gait Analysis (LEGSystm), Portable computerized kinesthetic balance device (SportKAT 550) and photometer, respectivelyThe evaluations were performed 2 times before and after the treatment.

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of cervical mobilization on balance and gait parameters in stroke individuals.

Twenty-four stroke individuals aged 30-65 years, with a mini mental test score of 24 and above, and with a maximum score of 3 according to the modified rankin scale, were included in this study. Individuals were randomly divided into 2 groups as study (Bobath approach and cervical mobilization n=12) and control group (Bobath approach n=12).

Demographic data, gait parameters, balance parameters and craniovertebral angle values of individuals were evaluated with clinical data evaluation form, Spatio-Temporal Gait Analysis (LEGSystm), Portable computerized kinesthetic balance device (SportKAT 550) and photometer, respectivelyThe evaluations were performed 2 times before and after the treatment.

In addition to the 1 hour Bobath treatment, the study group received 15 minutes of cervical region joint and soft tissue mobilizations 3 times per week along 4 weeks. The control group was treated with Bobath 3 days per week along 4 weeks and each session was 75 minutes.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria

Individuals diagnosed with stroke beetwen 30-70 ages had hemiparetik lezion

Exclusion Criteria

Having previously diagnosed orthopedic diseases related to the spine

  • Acute or chronic infections (including HIV)
  • Serious pathologies (such as cancer, spondylolisthesis, rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis)
  • Have a history of whiplash or cervical surgery
  • Having diseases that cause balance weakness (spinal cord damage, cerebellar ataxia, Parkinson's disease)
  • Having another neurological disease
  • Having a vision problem
  • Receiving another treatment that will affect balance and walking
  • Having a vision problem
  • Receiving another treatment that will affect balance and walking

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Spatio-temporal gait analyz (LEGSystm)osteopathic suboccipital myofascial release techniqueThe gait performance of the cases was evaluated with a spatio-temporal gait analysis device named LEGSystm developed by BioSensicstm The device is controlled from the computer with its own software and instantly sends the raw data it collects to the computer via Bluetooth.The Modified Get Up and Go Test (MKYT), which is also supported by the legsyst, was used for assesment. The test was repeated 2 times and the average time was recorded. Legsystm provides information on double stride length, duration and speed of walking, as well as standing, turning, sitting times and total time.
Craniovertebral angle assesmentosteopathic suboccipital myofascial release techniqueCraniovertebral angle is the most widely used measurement to assess Forward head posture. Craniovertebral angle is described as the acute angle formed between a horizontal line passing through the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) and the line connecting the midpoint of the tragus to the spinous process of C7.
Spatio-temporal gait analyz (LEGSystm)manual therapy for cervikal regionThe gait performance of the cases was evaluated with a spatio-temporal gait analysis device named LEGSystm developed by BioSensicstm The device is controlled from the computer with its own software and instantly sends the raw data it collects to the computer via Bluetooth.The Modified Get Up and Go Test (MKYT), which is also supported by the legsyst, was used for assesment. The test was repeated 2 times and the average time was recorded. Legsystm provides information on double stride length, duration and speed of walking, as well as standing, turning, sitting times and total time.
Portable computerized kinesthetic balance device (SportKAT 550)osteopathic suboccipital myofascial release techniqueThe gait performance of the cases was evaluated with a spatio-temporal gait analysis device named LEGSystm developed by BioSensicstm The device is controlled from the computer with its own software and instantly sends the raw data it collects to the computer via Bluetooth.The Modified Get Up and Go Test (MKYT), which is also supported by the legsyst, was used for assesment. The test was repeated 2 times and the average time was recorded. Legsystm provides information on double stride length, duration and speed of walking, as well as standing, turning, sitting times and total time.
Craniovertebral angle assesmentmanual therapy for cervikal regionCraniovertebral angle is the most widely used measurement to assess Forward head posture. Craniovertebral angle is described as the acute angle formed between a horizontal line passing through the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) and the line connecting the midpoint of the tragus to the spinous process of C7.
Portable computerized kinesthetic balance device (SportKAT 550)manual therapy for cervikal regionThe gait performance of the cases was evaluated with a spatio-temporal gait analysis device named LEGSystm developed by BioSensicstm The device is controlled from the computer with its own software and instantly sends the raw data it collects to the computer via Bluetooth.The Modified Get Up and Go Test (MKYT), which is also supported by the legsyst, was used for assesment. The test was repeated 2 times and the average time was recorded. Legsystm provides information on double stride length, duration and speed of walking, as well as standing, turning, sitting times and total time.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
forward head postureduring the procedure

Craniovertebral angle assesment Craniovertebral angle is the most widely used measurement to assess Forward head posture. Craniovertebral angle is described as the acute angle formed between a horizontal line passing through the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) and the line connecting the midpoint of the tragus to the spinous process of C7.

balance assesmentduring the procedure

SporKAT examines the balance in 2 main parameters as static and dynamic, and 4 main parameters as forward-backward, right-left. SporKAT consists of a platform on the ground and a screen designed to face the patient, 1 meter away from the patient. Before the individual to be evaluated is taken to the platform, the pressure of the platform is adjusted, the increase in the pressure value stabilizes the platform and reduces its ability to disrupt the balance parameters

gait parameters analyzduring the procedure

We evaluated the gait performance of the subjects using the spatio-temporal gait analysis device called LEGSystm developed by BioSensics. The device consists of two sensors that are placed with Velcro about 3-5 cm above the subject's ankle. The device is controlled from a computer through its software, and the raw data it collects is sent to the computer via Bluetooth in real-time. The software analyzes the raw data collected by the device and converts it into results. For evaluation, we used the Modified Get Up and Go Test , which is supported by the device. We recorded the average times of the test by repeating it twice. LEGSystm provides information on the length, duration, and speed of walking, as well as the time for standing up, turning, sitting, and the total time .

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Aziz Dengiz

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Denizli, Pamukkale, Turkey

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